Resources
Better Access Telehealth frequently asked questions
This document is about the Better Access Telehealth initiative. It answers questions about the option for patients with mental illness in rural and remote areas to access video consultations.
Better Access – Involving family or carers in my mental health treatment
This fact sheet outlines available Medicare rebates under the MBS initiative (Better Access).
Better Access fact sheet – professionals
This fact sheet gives mental health professionals an overview of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative.
Better Access Cessation of the additional 10 sessions
This fact sheet advises that the additional 10 individual MBS mental health treatment services temporarily introduced during COVID-19 ceased on 31 December 2022 and unused services cannot be used after this date.
Better Access fact sheet – patients
This fact sheet gives patients with mental health issues an overview of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative.
Frequently Asked Questions: Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative
This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Better Access Initiative, including changes which commence on 1 November 2025.
Patient resource – Australian Government-funded mental health support through the Medicare Benefits Schedule – October 2025
A resource for patients outlining available Australian Government-funded mental health supports through the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
Patient resource – Australian Government-funded online and digital mental health support – October 2025
A resource for patients outlining available Australian Government-funded online and digital mental health supports.
Patient resource – Australian Government-funded in-person, phone and video mental health support – October 2025
A resource for patients outlining available Australian Government-funded in-person, phone and video mental health supports.
Better Access Example Scenario – 1 November 2025
An example scenario of a patient's journey through Better Access, incorporating the 1 November 2025 changes.
GP resource – Australian Government-funded mental health supports – October 2025
A resource for GPs outlining available Australian Government-funded mental health supports.
National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists – Summary report
The summary report explains the National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. It also describes the steps taken and consultation undertaken to develop the National Standards.
Brochure – Overview of the pregnancy resources
Overview of the pregnancy resources.
Fact sheet – Types of Pregnancy Care
This fact sheet outlines some of the different types of pregnancy care available in Australia.
Fact sheet – Pregnancy Timeline
This fact sheet provides a general guide to the standard appointments, tests and check-ups you should expect during a healthy pregnancy.
Poster – Promoting the pregnancy resources
Promoting the pregnancy resources
Fact sheet – Health Tests During Your Pregnancy
This fact sheet describes some common tests you’ll be offered during pregnancy to help you understand what they involve and what to expect.
Psychosocial Project Group – Terms of reference
This terms of reference outlines the role and work remit of the Psychosocial Project Group.
Medicare Mental Health Kids National Service Model
The Medicare Mental Health Kids National Service Model (formerly Head to Health) has been developed to support consistency in the establishment, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs as well as providing clear expectations regarding functions and quality
Fact sheet – Common Conditions During Pregnancy
This fact sheet has information on ways to manage common conditions during pregnancy, such as nausea and vomiting, reflux, constipation, pelvis and lower back pain, mental wellbeing, and more.
Better Access redesign – from 1 November 2025
From 1 November 2025, the Australian Government is making changes to the Better Access initiative.
National Guidelines for including mental health and wellbeing in early childhood health checks
The National Guidelines were developed to advise health practitioners and state and territory government departments on how to include mental health and wellbeing in early childhood health checks in a way that meets the unique needs of families and prioritises child and family safety and wellbeing.
Psychosocial Project Group – Meeting Summary – Meeting 19
This document summaries the meeting of the Psychosocial Project Group held on 17 July 2025.
PIC – Delivery of the National Early Intervention Service, a Digital Mental Health Service
This public interest certificate (PIC) relates to the following tender: Request for tender for the delivery of the National Early Intervention Service, a Digital Mental Health Service.
Medicare Mental Health Centres are free for everyone – Infographic
This infographic informs consumers about Medicare Mental Health Centres.
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